Bamboo and rattan products are handicrafts that are favored by many Vietnamese families because of their safety, environmental friendliness, and especially the much cheaper cost than the products manufactured by other materials. However, they are quite susceptible to mold and termites over time if not properly stored. Here are some ways to preserve rattan products to help you keep your favorite products more durable.

How to clean and preserve bamboo and rattan products since they were purchased.

• From the moment you buy it, you can use the sun exposure to preserve bamboo and rattan products is the simplest way that brings immediate effect. Immediately after buying, you should expose the product to the sun for 1-2 days for ultraviolet rays in the sun to kill the mold bacteria hidden inside the product. This method is both fast and effective.

Using disinfectant: This method takes longer than the above method but brings many benefits in the long run. However, it is required to use disinfectants that are not harmful to users, while spraying, remember to keep aerosols in well-ventilated places such as yards, gardens ... spacious and airy places. After finishing the sterilization process for the product, the next step you can wrap the product in a sealed plastic bag and incubate for 1-2 days to absorb evenly the drug, helping to bring anti-fungal effect mold longer.

How to preserve used rattan and bamboo articles

To preserve used bamboo and rattan products that have moldy, termite conditions, treat them by the following methods.

• Use mineral mud and soak the product for one day. Then take it to wash thoroughly and dry in the sun to make sure, when you use this way the mold phenomenon, termite will be no more.
• If there is no mineral mud, it is possible to soak into ponds and lakes where the mud is stored and follow the above steps for the same result.
• Mix a little vinegar of white vinegar and white wine in water, soak in rattan products for a day, then go to the sun in the sun until it is completely dry and you can use again completely.

After applying the methods of preserving rattan in these ways, you can bring your product to paint on the surface to increase the aesthetics as well as the durability, minimizing the status of mushrooms. , weevil on the product.

• To clean rattan products , make sure to clean gently, avoid scratching the unsightly product by using a soft cloth soaked in water or a small broom, do not use chemicals. Strong detergents have a serious impact on longevity, so use mild detergent to clean. In addition, you can manually paint the ball after 01 year of use to improve the durability of the product.
• Using a soft brush is an effective way to clean up dirt inside small slats, especially for rattan furniture . This may take some time, but make sure your rattan is clean for a long time.